Lionel Messi makes more MLS history as fastest player to 100 goals and assists

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TL;DR

Lionel Messi became the fastest player to achieve 100 goal contributions in MLS, reaching the milestone in just 64 matches. He surpassed Sebastian Giovinco's previous record by 31 matches during Inter Miami's 4-2 victory over Toronto FC.

Key points

Lionel Messi scored 59 goals and 41 assists in 64 MLS matches
He became the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions
Messi surpassed Sebastian Giovinco's record by 31 matches
Inter Miami defeated Toronto FC 4-2
Controversy surrounded Messi's assist to Luis Suarez

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Two assists and a goal from Lionel Messi powered Inter Miami past Toronto FC, 4-2, on Saturday, May 9, and also helped Messi add another accolade to his MLS career.

The 38-year-old became the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions, with 59 goals and 41 assists in his first 64 MLS regular-season matches since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

The fans at BMO Stadium saw the previous leader to 100 often. Messi surpassed Toronto FC great Sebastian Giovinco, who took 95 matches to reach 100 goals plus assists — that's a 31-match difference, which is nearly an entire MLS regular season.

Messi also zoomed past former LA Galaxy star Robbie Keane, LAFC legend Carlos Vela and Josef Martinez, the Tijuana forward who started his MLS career with Atlanta United.

Messi's performance helped push Inter Miami to a 4-2 win in Toronto — though not one without controversy. Messi's assist for Luis Suarez to make the score 2-0 came on a play with a Toronto FC defender down injured, keeping Suarez onside.

Q&A

How did Lionel Messi achieve 100 goals and assists in MLS?

Lionel Messi achieved 100 goal contributions by scoring 59 goals and providing 41 assists in his first 64 MLS matches.

Who held the previous record for fastest 100 goal contributions in MLS?

Sebastian Giovinco held the previous record, reaching 100 goal contributions in 95 matches.

What was the outcome of the match between Inter Miami and Toronto FC?

Inter Miami won the match against Toronto FC with a score of 4-2.

What controversy occurred during Messi's assist to Luis Suarez?

The controversy arose because Messi's assist to Luis Suarez came while a Toronto FC defender was down injured, raising questions about the play's legitimacy.